Bikeless... - SV650.org

Sir Trev · 20-10-11, 04:43 PM

This is a very wierd feeling... Although I did not go out on it that often I always knew the SV was in the garage waiting for me. Now it's been sold it feels odd.

I shall miss my beloved curvy - best bike I've had in 25 years, by a VERY long way. The shopping begins properly at the weekend and whatever I get next has a hard act to follow.

Now excuse me while I go and have a good cry...

20-10-11, 04:53 PM

How about a nice shiny pointy

dizzyblonde · 20-10-11, 05:36 PM

Go on cry, serves you right....whats that poor SV ever done for you apart from impress you and being the best bike you've had in 25 years

So why sell if it was?

Balky001 · 20-10-11, 05:42 PM

ahhh, you upgrading to a pointy then?

20-10-11, 07:03 PM

I know I`ll miss mine come the day it has to go, wont sell it on though, couldnt bear to watch someone ride it away. It rather ride it to the bitter end.

Jayneflakes · 20-10-11, 07:29 PM

While my pointy has been away at motorbike hospital, I have missed her like crazy. However, her Doctor has phoned me every week with an update on how she is and the news is that I could have her back very soon. I could not imagine selling her on, there is too much love and fun invested in her. She even has a name, Sylvie.

If she had been written off, I don't know what I would have replaced her with if I had chosen another bike. Certainly not a Honda CBF600!

20-10-11, 09:37 PM

There's really only way to go now isn't there, triumph !!!

Tiger 800.

Sir Trev · 21-10-11, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

Go on cry, serves you right....whats that poor SV ever done for you apart from impress you and being the best bike you've had in 25 years

So why sell if it was?

I blame that really friendly dealer in Oxfordshire for pressing keys into my hand and telling me to go off and ride some of his demonstrators...

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=171117

It made me decide it was time for a change.

The pointy has bars which are a bit low for me. I'd rather have something more upright and comfy.

Balky001 · 21-10-11, 08:54 AM

Remember to ride all types of bike before you choose a suitable replacement, and by that I mean the v-strom/BMW GS, especially if you like high bars

Sir Trev · 21-10-11, 12:14 PM

I tried a Strom at the freindly dealer - very comfy but a smidge tall for me and the buffeting was not much fun.

My budget will not stretch to a BMW or Trumpet unless I go for something older which I don't want to do.

20-10-11, 04:43 PM	#1
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Bikeless... This is a very wierd feeling... Although I did not go out on it that often I always knew the SV was in the garage waiting for me. Now it's been sold it feels odd. I shall miss my beloved curvy - best bike I've had in 25 years, by a VERY long way. The shopping begins properly at the weekend and whatever I get next has a hard act to follow. Now excuse me while I go and have a good cry... __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

20-10-11, 04:53 PM	#2
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bikeless... How about a nice shiny pointy

20-10-11, 05:36 PM	#3
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Bikeless... Go on cry, serves you right....whats that poor SV ever done for you apart from impress you and being the best bike you've had in 25 years So why sell if it was? __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

20-10-11, 05:42 PM	#4
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Bikeless... ahhh, you upgrading to a pointy then? __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

20-10-11, 07:03 PM	#5
leebex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bikeless... I know I`ll miss mine come the day it has to go, wont sell it on though, couldnt bear to watch someone ride it away. It rather ride it to the bitter end.

20-10-11, 09:37 PM	#7
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bikeless... There's really only way to go now isn't there, triumph !!! Tiger 800.

21-10-11, 08:54 AM	#9
Balky001 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Leigh - on - Sea, Essex. Posts: 1,491	Re: Bikeless... Remember to ride all types of bike before you choose a suitable replacement, and by that I mean the v-strom/BMW GS, especially if you like high bars __________________ SV650SK3 - GSXR600K2 - GSXR750K6 - ZX636RC1H - HD Sportster 1200 - CBR600F 2012 - GSXR1000K7 - Triumph Bonneville T100 2019 - Aprilia Tuono 660

21-10-11, 12:14 PM	#10
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,479	Re: Bikeless... I tried a Strom at the freindly dealer - very comfy but a smidge tall for me and the buffeting was not much fun. My budget will not stretch to a BMW or Trumpet unless I go for something older which I don't want to do. __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

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